A person was stabbed in a Mohegan Sun parking garage Tuesday morning, state police say

UNCASVILLE — A man was stabbed in a parking lot at Mohegan Sun early Wednesday and state police are looking for a suspect.

The stabbing happened about 3:30 a.m. in the Riverview parking garage at the casino, state police said. Tribal police responded and called detectives from the State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad to assist in the investigation.

The stabbing happened after a confrontation between the victim and a male suspect or suspects, state police said. State police believe the victim knew the suspect or suspects.

The victim, whose name was not immediately available, was taken to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital with a stab wound to the abdomen, according to state police.

The suspect or suspects fled the scene. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Mohegan Tribal Police Department at 860-826-7460.